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A German silver tree-form Hanukah lamp, late 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- apparently unmarked
- Silver
- height 13 1/2 in.
- 34.2cm
in the form of an oak tree rising from a mound, applied with a salamander, with spreading leafy branches centered by a lion rampant holding a tree-form menorah, matching detachable servant light
Literature
Jay Weinstein, A Collector's Guide to Judaica, fig. 152, p. 129. He suggests that this unmarked piece might date to the 1870s, after the breakdown of the German guild system in the 1860s but before the imposition of Imperial German marks in 1882.
Condition
a few leaves reattached, otherwise good
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.